[About]

[Who I am]

Hi, I'm Drew Flaherty, an incoming graduate student studying human-computer interaction (HCI) at Georgia Tech. I'm headed back to school to master my craft at designing digital experiences.
I am passionate about designing experiences that inspire others to take action; to move. As a long-time runner, I believe that being active helps everyone achieve more. More importantly, I find that the best ideas come from shared connections.

The best ideas start as conversations.

-Jony Ive

[What Can I Do]

Human-Centered Approach

Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.

Human-Centered Approach

Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.

Human-Centered Approach

Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.

Problem-Solving Expertise

Transforming challenges into simple, impactful solutions.

Problem-Solving Expertise

Transforming challenges into simple, impactful solutions.

Problem-Solving Expertise

Transforming challenges into simple, impactful solutions.

Leadership in Design

Guiding teams and projects with clarity and vision.

Leadership in Design

Guiding teams and projects with clarity and vision.

Leadership in Design

Guiding teams and projects with clarity and vision.

[Experience]

University of Georgia

Associate Director, Alumni Relations

October 2021 - July 2025

Athens, Georgia

Increased Instagram following by 170% over three years - leading peer groups across the SEC

Designed an event format that increased student engagement to 1,300 attendees

Managed a group of nearly 70 volunteers

University of Georgia

Associate Director, Alumni Relations

October 2021 - July 2025

Athens, Georgia

Increased Instagram following by 170% over three years - leading peer groups across the SEC

Designed an event format that increased student engagement to 1,300 attendees

Managed a group of nearly 70 volunteers

University of Georgia

Associate Director, Alumni Relations

October 2021 - July 2025

Athens, Georgia

Increased Instagram following by 170% over three years - leading peer groups across the SEC

Designed an event format that increased student engagement to 1,300 attendees

Managed a group of nearly 70 volunteers

University of Georgia

Graduate Assistant

August 2019 - May 2021

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia

Graduate Assistant

August 2019 - May 2021

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia

Graduate Assistant

August 2019 - May 2021

Athens, Georgia

PensionPro

Marketing Associate

May 2017 - June 2019

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

PensionPro

Marketing Associate

May 2017 - June 2019

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

PensionPro

Marketing Associate

May 2017 - June 2019

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

[Volunteer Roles]

Marketing Director

Classic City Marathon Association

Athens, GA | 2023 - 2024

Marketing Director

Classic City Marathon Association

Athens, GA | 2023 - 2024

Marketing Director

Classic City Marathon Association

Athens, GA | 2023 - 2024

Marketing and Communications

Athens Road Runners

Athens, GA | 2022 - 2024

Marketing and Communications

Athens Road Runners

Athens, GA | 2022 - 2024

Marketing and Communications

Athens Road Runners

Athens, GA | 2022 - 2024

[Current Rotation]

Favorite Book

Mastery

Robert Greene

Favorite Book

Mastery

Robert Greene

Favorite Book

Mastery

Robert Greene

Current Read

Apple in China

Patrick McGee

Current Read

Apple in China

Patrick McGee

Current Read

Apple in China

Patrick McGee

For Fun

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

For Fun

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

For Fun

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

Favorite Podcast

UXPodcast

James Royal-Lawson & Per Axbom

Favorite Podcast

UXPodcast

James Royal-Lawson & Per Axbom

Favorite Podcast

UXPodcast

James Royal-Lawson & Per Axbom

Active Hobby

Traveling/Photography

Traveling Around the world.

Active Hobby

Traveling/Photography

Traveling Around the world.

Active Hobby

Traveling/Photography

Traveling Around the world.

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